Encyclopedia Britannica Almanac, 2004
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With over 1,150 packed pages the Britannica 2004 Almanac leads the way as the almanac that delivers the most information on almost any topic. Who invented Velcro and in what year?; What NFL team is generally considered the worst in history?; Why is Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa'" such a significant piece of art?; What is the population of Iraq?; What is the top-selling album ever?; What are the average life expectancies of males and females in the U.S.? You will find the answers to these questions and much more in the 2004 Edition of Encyclopædia Britannica Almanac. Key Features in the 2004 Almanac MAJOR EVENTS OF THE PAST YEAR-from SARS to the war in Iraq to the war on terrorism. Perspectives on globalization, the economy, and our rapidly changing world. Special reports on "blogs," security vs. civil liberties, the Wireless Revolution, and more. Plus hundreds of photos, maps, and flags of the world in full color; CELEBRITIES & NEWSMAKERS - Thousands of fascinating people - political and military leaders, athletes, authors, artists, and heroes; FUN FACTS - Which continent has the most languages? In what ancient country were cats and dogs worshipped? Find out these and thousands of other amazing facts; VITAL INFORMATION AT YOUR Calendars, holidays, time zones, weights and measures, mathematical formulas, historical documents, country and state statistics, and more; BRITANNICA GREATS - Editors pick the funniest films, greatest plays, coolest Web sites, and greatest songs of all time. Compare their choices to yours; BRAVE NEW WORLD -- Science and how science and technology is changing our lives through the Internet, stem-cell research, and human genome mapping. Read up on the latest breakthroughs and biotechnology; SPORTS - More sports than other leading almanacs. The popular sports and the interesting ones, from rodeo to wrestling; THE REAR IN REVIEW - A day-by-day chronology of the past year, plus in-depth coverage of important events; AWARDS - complete coverage of the Nobel Prizes, Academy Awards, Pulitzers, Golden Globes, Tony Awards, and many more.